Kenya: MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

Organization: University of Maryland

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 08 Dec 2017

POSITION: MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

PROJECT: BORESHA MAABARA (LABORATORY SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING)

LOCATION: NAIROBI

PURPOSE:

The post holder will be responsible for strengthening the project monitoring and evaluation system to constantly inform project performance and enhance optimal utilization of data for decision making.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· In liaison with respective technical teams review /develop monitoring tools to respond to project goals and objectives.

· Facilitate routine data management including data collection, cleaning, validation, compilation and analysis.

· Develop and operationalise M&E processes and related tools that support quality assurance in program service delivery.

· Provide mentorship to the technical teams as well as facility level staff on applicable M&E processes such as data collection, analysis and interpretation.

· Provide mentorship/ coaching on improving functionality of manual and electronic laboratory management information systems to enhance linkage of laboratory data to patient care data systems.

· Support data quality initiatives and prepare analyses (with input from project technical staff) required for program performance review as well as for quarterly and annual progress reports.

· Compiles reports of trend analysis from M&E reports of performance against set standards to demonstrate quality of interventions, identification of gaps and areas of improvement.

· Support the technical teams in organisation and execution of program related assessments with a view to strengthening program quality and demonstrate concrete achievement of program results.

· Track program monitoring schedules with a view to facilitating timely preparation, internal reviews and submission to the donor, MoH and internally within UMB.

· Maintain and keep up to date program related databases to support donor reporting and project management.

· Support facilitation of learning and sharing of innovative models and successes of the program as part of strengthening organizational learning.

· Track for the operationalisation of the program’s M&E plan while ensuring effective data capture and preservation that will aid in mid-tem and end-term review to demonstrate impact.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have:

· Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Biostatistics, Biological Sciences or other related discipline. A post-graduate degree with training in M&E will be an added advantage.

· At least 3 years’ experience in supporting M&E systems for public health projects.

· In-depth understanding of HIV and TB M&E mechanisms including the DHIS2, DATIM and other online reporting innovations and dashboards.

· Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet packages (Ms-excel), database management systems (Ms-Access or Epi-Info), Ms-Word, Ms-Power-Point, the internet, SPSS or STATA.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Exceptional report writing skills.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

· Good analytical and presentation skills.

How to apply:

Interested candidates who meet the above-mentioned qualifications, are requested to send their cover letter and resume to MGIC_Recruitment@mgic.umaryland.edu indicating the position being applied for on the subject line of the email by 8^th December 2017. Applicants are advised to include the position title “**MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER**” as the subject.

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.